Main Line: 479.443.2705
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Email: info@rmp.law
Bentonville – 479-553-9800
Jonesboro – 870-394-5200
Little Rock – 501-954-9000
Main Line: 479.443.2705
Fax Line: 479.443.2718
Email: info@rmp.law
Bentonville – 479-553-9800
Jonesboro – 870-394-5200
Little Rock – 501-954-9000
Learn how elder law works in Arkansas, including guardianships, Medicaid planning, long-term care, and special needs trusts. Guidance from RMP Law.
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Families across Arkansas face difficult decisions as parents and loved ones age. Elder law covers the legal tools that help protect assets, guide medical decisions, and support long-term care planning. This guide explains what elder law attorneys do and when Arkansas families should seek legal advice.
Clear planning can prevent uncertainty during stressful moments and reduce the chance of family conflict.
Arkansas law creates specific rules for adult guardianships, long-term care decisions, and Medicaid eligibility. Small mistakes in paperwork or timing can affect whether a parent qualifies for benefits or whether someone can step in to help with finances or medical decisions. This overview breaks down your options in practical terms.
Elder law focuses on the legal needs of older adults, including:
Tip: Elder law is not only for seniors. Many families plan early to avoid crises later.
Guardianship gives a trusted person legal authority to make decisions for an adult who can no longer manage their own finances, healthcare, or daily needs.
Under Arkansas law, a court must find that:
The guardian may be responsible for:
A guardianship is a court-approved way to help someone who can’t safely manage their own life anymore.
Why it matters: Guardianship can prevent financial abuse, unpaid bills, unsafe living conditions, and medical risk.
Families often need to protect benefits for a loved one with a disability. A special needs trust allows someone to receive financial support without losing eligibility for programs such as Medicaid or SSI (a federal disability income program).
In Arkansas, a special needs trust may be used to:
Tip: These trusts must follow specific federal and Arkansas requirements to remain valid.
Long-term care is expensive, and many Arkansas families rely on Medicaid to help pay for nursing home care.
But eligibility rules are strict.
A spend-down refers to the process of reducing countable assets so a person can qualify for Medicaid. Improper transfers can trigger penalty periods (times when Medicaid won’t pay).
Arkansas Medicaid rules consider:
A spend-down is the controlled way to reduce assets legally so someone can qualify for Medicaid without creating penalties.
Why it matters: A mistake in timing or documentation can delay Medicaid coverage for months.
Main RMP Number: 479-443-2705
Bentonville – 479-553-9800
Jonesboro – 870-394-5200
Little Rock – 501-954-9000
Many families contact an elder law attorney after a medical event forces sudden decisions. Planning earlier provides:
Tip: Arkansas allows certain exemptions that protect a spouse who stays in the home.
1. Durable Power of Attorney
Allows someone you trust to handle finances if you become unable to do so.
(“Durable” means it remains valid even if you become incapacitated.)
Names someone to make medical decisions if you cannot.
States your wishes about end-of-life care.
Controls who inherits your assets under Arkansas law.
May help avoid probate, protect minors, or support loved ones with disabilities.Why it matters: Having these documents in place avoids court involvement and gives families clear direction.
You may want to speak with an attorney if:
RMP Law helps families in Springdale, Bentonville, Jonesboro, Little Rock and surrounding communities navigate guardianships, special needs planning, long-term care issues, and Medicaid eligibility.
Tip: You don’t need everything organized before meeting with a lawyer. The goal is to understand the options.
Elder law planning can feel overwhelming, but families do not have to navigate these decisions alone. RMP Law provides clear, practical guidance to help protect loved ones and prepare for the future. Contact RMP today!
Main RMP Number: 479-443-2705
Bentonville – 479-553-9800
Jonesboro – 870-394-5200
Little Rock – 501-954-9000
DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this website does not constitute legal advice. Instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes. Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.
Families across Arkansas face difficult decisions as parents and loved ones age. Elder law covers the legal tools that help protect assets, guide medical decisions, and support long-term care planning. This guide explains what elder law attorneys do and when Arkansas families should seek legal advice.
Clear planning can prevent uncertainty during stressful moments and reduce the chance of family conflict.
Arkansas law creates specific rules for adult guardianships, long-term care decisions, and Medicaid eligibility. Small mistakes in paperwork or timing can affect whether a parent qualifies for benefits or whether someone can step in to help with finances or medical decisions. This overview breaks down your options in practical terms.
Elder law focuses on the legal needs of older adults, including:
Tip: Elder law is not only for seniors. Many families plan early to avoid crises later.
Guardianship gives a trusted person legal authority to make decisions for an adult who can no longer manage their own finances, healthcare, or daily needs.
Under Arkansas law, a court must find that:
The guardian may be responsible for:
A guardianship is a court-approved way to help someone who can’t safely manage their own life anymore.
Why it matters: Guardianship can prevent financial abuse, unpaid bills, unsafe living conditions, and medical risk.
Families often need to protect benefits for a loved one with a disability. A special needs trust allows someone to receive financial support without losing eligibility for programs such as Medicaid or SSI (a federal disability income program).
In Arkansas, a special needs trust may be used to:
Tip: These trusts must follow specific federal and Arkansas requirements to remain valid.
Long-term care is expensive, and many Arkansas families rely on Medicaid to help pay for nursing home care.
But eligibility rules are strict.
A spend-down refers to the process of reducing countable assets so a person can qualify for Medicaid. Improper transfers can trigger penalty periods (times when Medicaid won’t pay).
Arkansas Medicaid rules consider:
A spend-down is the controlled way to reduce assets legally so someone can qualify for Medicaid without creating penalties.
Why it matters: A mistake in timing or documentation can delay Medicaid coverage for months.
Main RMP Number: 479-443-2705
Bentonville – 479-553-9800
Jonesboro – 870-394-5200
Little Rock – 501-954-9000
Many families contact an elder law attorney after a medical event forces sudden decisions. Planning earlier provides:
Tip: Arkansas allows certain exemptions that protect a spouse who stays in the home.
1. Durable Power of Attorney
Allows someone you trust to handle finances if you become unable to do so.
(“Durable” means it remains valid even if you become incapacitated.)
Names someone to make medical decisions if you cannot.
States your wishes about end-of-life care.
Controls who inherits your assets under Arkansas law.
May help avoid probate, protect minors, or support loved ones with disabilities.Why it matters: Having these documents in place avoids court involvement and gives families clear direction.
You may want to speak with an attorney if:
RMP Law helps families in Springdale, Bentonville, Jonesboro, Little Rock and surrounding communities navigate guardianships, special needs planning, long-term care issues, and Medicaid eligibility.
Tip: You don’t need everything organized before meeting with a lawyer. The goal is to understand the options.
Elder law planning can feel overwhelming, but families do not have to navigate these decisions alone. RMP Law provides clear, practical guidance to help protect loved ones and prepare for the future. Contact RMP today!
Main RMP Number: 479-443-2705
Bentonville – 479-553-9800
Jonesboro – 870-394-5200
Little Rock – 501-954-9000
DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this website does not constitute legal advice. Instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes. Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.
Main Line: 479.443.2705
Fax Line: 479.443.2718
Email: info@rmp.law
Bentonville – 479-553-9800
Jonesboro – 870-394-5200
Little Rock – 501-954-9000
JOHNSON
5519 Hackett Street, Suite 300
Springdale, AR 72762
BENTONVILLE
809 SW A Street, Suite 105
Bentonville, AR 72712
JONESBORO
710 Windover Road, Suite B
Jonesboro, AR 72401
LITTLE ROCK
17901 Chenal Parkway, Suite 200
Little Rock, AR 72223